I was lucky enough to get in on the pre orders... I have a PSone but I didn't want to wait for the PS-IO version for that so I decided i'm going to get a used system.

I know the later systems do not have a parallel port, but i'm interested in a version that was less prone to overall failure... Since I plan to buy it used and will not know what kind of abuse the system has been put through.

I would obviously like the earlier versions with the RCA outputs but i'm guessing these units are too old and might break down sooner.

I would get a 5501 series if you're in the NTSC/US area. If I recall correctly it uses the same audio DAC as the 1001 series and if you're looking for good video quality RGB/SCART is the best, S-Video is 2nd and composite is 3rd. If you use R/F- just stop right there.

alimadhi wrote:HI,
what is matter to use PSX 5000,5500,7000 or 7500 I own them all and all made in Japan not in China

Nothing is wrong with any of those models at all. But the hardware was reduced internally to cut manufacturing prices overtime so that the PlayStation could drop in price for the consumers. So stuff like the better audio DAC seen in 1000 and 5000 models was replaced with a general audio unit. I have an old Sony theater TV and when you power it on, my 5501 model has a fuller, beefier sound compared to a 7501 I have that has a very high mid-treble-esque sound.

i recommend buying a over ebay and not on used nearby European psx 10 frames slower than japan /usa dont forget ac adapter when plugging in or you kill it and fuse . i remember playing a pal game on ntsc and it was slowmotion on ps2 Music sound effects 2 Seconds later

gøcon wrote:i recommend buying a over ebay and not on used nearby European psx 10 frames slower than japan /usa dont forget ac adapter when plugging in or you kill it and fuse . i remember playing a pal game on ntsc and it was slowmotion on ps2 Music sound effects 2 Seconds later

Wrong, it's not the console the problem, but the game PAL or NTSC for the speed...
You can play with an european console @ 60 Hz on a NTSC game.

The ribbon cable it too short to do that. You'd need to use a KSM-440ADM which is found in a 7500.

You can always use an extension cable, like I did, using a PS One laser in my 5502 model, works flawlessly I also think that the 100x model has a connector very close to the motherboard but I wouldn't bet it's as short as the PS One.

The ribbon cable it too short to do that. You'd need to use a KSM-440ADM which is found in a 7500.

You can always use an extension cable, like I did, using a PS One laser in my 5502 model, works flawlessly I also think that the 100x model has a connector very close to the motherboard but I wouldn't bet it's as short as the PS One.

Do you have a link for the extension cable? I was actually thinking about getting some made.

From what I understand, the lasers you find on eBay are refurbished units, and even if you did get a brand new laser, it still needs to be calibrated. Something you can't do without an oscilloscope (analog preferably).